NAVSA Cup

IMPHAL, May 17: FC Imphal beat TRVSA by 8-0 in the first ground, while ISAV beat UVSA by 1-0 in the second ground of today’s matches of the NAVSA Cup Veteran Football Tournament at Khoriphaba Ground, Nambol.

18-May-2012 at 01:10:57 | 0 Comments

NERC clarifies on high altitude training centre issue

IMPHAL, May 17: SAI, NERC, Imphal has clarified the allegation made against the director, SAI, NERC, Imphal for misconduct over the setting up of a High Altitude Training Centre here in Imphal that it is false.

According to a release of the NERC, Imphal has said that there is no record as far as approval and sanction is concerned for setting up of High Altitude Training Centre at Imphal.....

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Union Home Secretary meets Vohra, discusses AFSPA

SRINAGAR, May 17 (Agencies): Union Home Secretary R.K.....

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Ban lifted

IMPHAL, May 17: Three van associations of Moreh have lifted their ban on other vehicles from plying along the Imphal-Moreh highway, a press statement of the All Moreh Van Owners & Drivers Welfare Association.

The decision was taken jointly be the three van associations, the statement added.....

18-May-2012 at 01:17:00 | 0 Comments

Softball Championship

IMPHAL, May 17: The 4th East Zone Softball Championship will begin tomorrow at Khuman Lampak Football Practice field.

Kh Joykishan, MLA Thangmeiband A/C, E.....

18-May-2012 at 01:07:22 | 0 Comments

ZUF bans tribal councils

IMPHAL, May 17 (NNN): The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the militant outfit based in Zeliangrong areas\ has totally banned the Zeme, Liangmei and Rongmei Naga councils for bringing confusion and damage amongst Zeliangrong tribes.

The ZUF  stated that the recent contradictory statement issued by Zeliangrong societies on the tribe(s) issue is of great concern for the Zeliangrong people as these contradictory statements have done great damage to the Zeliangrong community.....

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Way of the water

As monsoon draws nearer, nobody could sit back and wait for the floods to come. One thing is very clear, the floods will come.....

18-May-2012 at 01:11:27 | 0 Comments

Cocaine seized

IMPHAL, May 17: The Narcotics Cell of Imphal West Police led by OC Th Shanti seized one kilogram of cocaine from the possession of one person at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai today at around 11:30 am.

The peddler has been identified as Md Khayamuddin, 36, son of Zahauddin of Thoubal Moijing Awang Leikai.....

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ENPO demands audience with PM

NEW DELHI, May 17 (Vision Communications): The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation has asked the Centre to hold a high level meeting between the leaders of ENPO and the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to “discuss the long-pending issues of the Eastern Nagaland.”

The president Pongom Khiamniungan, general secretary Toshi Wungtung and the Students’ Federation president Hawang Konyak met the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and other Government officials recently in New Delhi and made this demand.....

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Lakda Men’s Open

IMPHAL, May 17: PRSC, Pourabi draws 2-2 with Sanaton Brother’s, Pangei in today’s match of the 2nd State level Lakda Men’s Open Football Tournament at SKYC Ground, Sawombung. Kanta and Nila Kumar of Sanaton Brother’s scored the first goals in 9th and 28th minutes but it was equalized M Ronel and N Boinao of PRSC in 30th and 45th minutes of the match.....

18-May-2012 at 01:09:38 | 0 Comments

Dead girl found abandoned

IMPHAL, May 17: Amidst public concern over the recent spate of numerous crimes on woman in the state, a 16 year old girl was found dead by villagers from Awang Leikinthabi Shantipur foothills this evening at around 7pm.

Police suspect that the girl was abondoned after being raped and murdered.....

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MSF distributes free text books to Ukhrul students

IMPHAL, May 17: As part of its educational campaign, the Manipur Students Federation conducted an inspection tour of schools and colleges of Ukhrul district.

A statement said the team inspected Kasom Khullen Government High School and also distributed free text books to the students on May 16.....

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KSO clarifies

IMPHAL, May 17: KSO general headquarter has informed the general public that it does not have any knowledge whatsoever about the joint press statement purportedly issued by KSO and KASU in the local dailies on May 16 regarding fees charged by different educational institutions.

A release of the KSO general headquarter said that it does not have any knowledge whatsoever about the joint press statement purported issued by KSO and KASU in the local daily on May 16 regarding fees charged by different educational institutions including COHSEM, BSEM, CBSC and private coaching centres.....

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Final report says “Cause of Death is undetermined”

IMPHAL, May 17: Even as people from all over the country have been expecting much from the final Forensic Science examination report of Loitam Richard, it has failed to live up to the expectations.

The report had ended with a "CAUSE OF DEATH IS UNDETERMINED".....

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Hemochandra conducts first field tour

IMPHAL, May 17: State PHED minister Irengbam Hemochandra today urged the people of the state to conserve local water bodies and encourage rain water harvesting to face the acute shortage of water in the state.

The minister was briefing media persons today while conducting his first inspection tour as PHED minister of several projects undertaken by his department in the state.....

18-May-2012 at 01:19:12 | 0 Comments

Apprehended

IMPHAL, May 17: Troops of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division apprehended two persons suspected to be ex-cadres of HPC (D) from Khomoi village in Churchandpur district today, stated a PIB release.

The two were later identified as Sangzuol, 33, son of Lala of New Saikot and John Lal Kiemlo, 32, son of Hmangthnlien of Khomoi village, the release said.....

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FREINDS strengthens ILP implementation demand

IMPHAL, May 17: Speaking at Audio CD release function FREINDS president, Sapamcha Jadumani said the government has failed to take any visible action on the demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit in the state since 2005.

An Audio CD titled ‘Tansinlakle Aeikhoi, Langoi Jal Aeikhoi’ was released at the Keishampat office of the FRIENDS.....

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